Jay Schwer's girlfriend told him to make a will before picking up his new motorcycle, so he recorded one. He crashed his bike the same day and later died. A Supreme Court battle has seen his will ruled valid.

National Australia Bank chairman Ken Henry admits the bank got it wrong on executive pay this year as it faces investor revolt over its executive pay regime, with more than 80 per cent of votes expected to be cast against its remuneration report.

It looked perfect on the website: a sunny room with a king-size bed and a balcony overlooking the beach. But when you arrived and opened the curtains, you found a lovely view of a … carpark. Here's what you can do.

Prison guards say they are increasingly going to work under the promise of violence as Queensland's prison population continues to escalate. With a guard attacked by an inmate just yesterday, the physical effect is evident, but guards say they are also struggling mentally.

It's difficult for the adult kids of world leaders to cut their own path. But for Israel President Benjamin Netanyahu, the antics of his son are becoming a problem that some pundits say could affect his re-election.

Whatever deficits Bill Shorten may be accused of having as the alternative prime minister, ahead of next year's federal election, they are more than compensated by the professionalism and discipline of the Labor machine around him.

Hundreds of audio recorders are about to be installed in regional Australia to create the country's first soundscape, which will provide scientists with important insights into different animals and their habitats.

After an almost 10-month drought and a steady flow of crises, Australia has a cleansing Test win in Perth. For Tim Paine and his team, it could be the start of the journey back into the hearts of the nation.

The ICC's decision to allow broadcasters the option of leaving the microphones on throughout play provides viewers with some memorable exchanges, helping bring viewers closer to the heart of the action.

Hugh Selby booked a beachfront Hawaiian getaway for his family — what he got was a basement in a rundown building. Now a tribunal has found he can recover compensation from travel booking website Wotif, rather than the hotel.

Hugh Selby booked a beachfront Hawaiian getaway for his family — what he got was a basement in a rundown building. Now a tribunal has found he can recover compensation from travel booking website Wotif, rather than the hotel.

Yael Stone, the Australian star of Netflix series Orange is the New Black, claims veteran actor Geoffrey Rush exposed himself to her backstage, sent her suggestive text messages, and attempted to spy on her while she was showering.

The Morrison Government is going over the top in trying to smother Bill Shorten and the Labor national conference, but at the end of day one, the Government was looking desperate while the Opposition was looking determined, writes Michelle Grattan.

Seen as little more than an interim solution, Tim Paine is repeatedly showing Australian cricket why he is the Test captain the country needed in a thrilling series against India, writes Richard Hinds.

A well-written, well-timed corporate survey can provide insights into workplace issues and employee satisfaction. But employers be warned, staff and customers soon see through a survey that smacks of a PR stunt, write Peter Holland and Tse Leng Tham.

Police are called to a Gold Coast theme park as more than a dozen animal rights activists climb the roof of Dreamworld's front entrance. It's the third popular tourist attraction to be targeted by the group.

The Opposition Leader is interrupted by protesters before promising an overhaul of superannuation and environmental laws if Labor wins office, along with a multi-billion-dollar housing-affordability plan, in a speech to the party's national conference.

The Opposition Leader is interrupted by protesters before promising an overhaul of superannuation and environmental laws if Labor wins office, along with a multi-billion-dollar housing-affordability plan, in a speech to the party's national conference.

Australia's openers make it to tea after India was dismissed for 283 runs in the first innings on day three of the second Test at Perth Stadium despite a brilliant century from Virat Kohli. Follow all the action in our live blog.

Virat Kohli completes a brilliant century but Australia takes his vital wicket just before lunch on day three to gain the advantage in this second Test at Perth Stadium. Follow all the action in our live blog.